Chiang Mai Shopping

  1. Art Deco

    Th Loi Kroh is a good spot for antique shops. Art Deco has an interesting collection of hill-tribe art - particularly Akha.

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  2. Central Airport Plaza

    Chiang Mai has more than 15 shopping complexes with department stores. Central Airport Plaza, centred around a branch of Bangkok's Central Department Store, is the best. There are several luxe shops in this complex.

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  3. Ceramthai

    Head to this shop in Chiang Mai Night Bazaar building to see some refined examples of celadon, in lovely blue, green or off-white hues. If you want to see more, go to the main workshops in Soi 5, Th Chedi Liam and get some customised pieces.

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  4. Chabaa

    In this funky shop you'll find brightly coloured embroidered tops and skirts plus big-statement jewellery.

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  5. Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai, one of our favourite shops along the entire strip, carries a selection of well-made cotton T-shirts silk screened with more than 30 different old Chiang Mai designs, along with equally well-designed silver and bead jewellery and a changing selection of interesting accessories.

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  7. Chiang Mai Night Market

    Chiang Mai Night Market is a fresh-food market that's particularly busy with locals shopping for takeaway Thai and northern Thai food. A night food market then sets up across the street next to the moat and stays open past midnight.

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  8. City Silk

    City Silk specialises in silk tailoring for women. English is spoken here, and the service is friendly and professional.

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  9. Computer Plaza

    Computer Plaza is the place to go for computer supplies. Computer Plaza is cheaper by far than other places.

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  10. Deco Moda

    Deco Moda has modern, funky ceramics - mainly cups and mugs - as well as brightly coloured homeware accessories.

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  11. DNK International

    DNK International has contemporary Thai furniture and designer accessories based on older themes updated for form and function (including some fusion with Santa Fe styles). It also sells good antiques - all very tasteful and of high quality.

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  13. Elements

    Elements stocks great embroidered bags, a diverse collection of fun jewellery, and other gifty trinkets.

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  14. Galerie Panisa

    Outside of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is Thailand's leading art centre and there are dozens of small galleries offering fine Thai contemporary art in the city. Galerie Panisa is among the better ones.

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  15. Ginger

    For something more night-on-the-townish, check out the shimmery dresses, sparkly mules, fabulous jewellery, and colourful accessories. Not cheap though. There is another shop attached to House restaurant at 199 Th Moon Muang.

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  16. Hangdong Rattan

    For better-quality furniture and accessories made from this jungle vine, check out the many items on display. Custom orders are also taken.

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  17. Herb Basics

    Herb Basics sells aromatherapy products like lip balm and soaps, all made in Chiang Mai.

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  19. Hill-Tribe Products Promotion Centre

    This royally sponsored project is near Wat Suan Dok; all the profits from sales go to hill-tribe welfare programmes.

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  20. HQ Gallery

    Outside of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is Thailand's leading art centre and there are dozens of small galleries offering fine Thai contemporary art in the city. HQ is one of the better ones.

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  21. JJ Market

    The brand new JJ Market is a street lined with designer shops of various descriptions, from small outlets selling unique jewellery and kitschy homewares, to bigger Thai names selling contemporary furniture and mod-Thai fashion.

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  22. Kachama

    If you're interested in textiles as works of art, visit Kachama. The wall hangings have been created using traditional weaving techniques, mixed with innovative design using natural materials. Even if you can't afford to buy, it's worth coming for a look. Simpler textiles and cushions are also available.

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  23. Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Centre

    Chiang Mai has more than 15 shopping complexes with department stores. There are several luxe shops in Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Centre.

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  25. KukWan Gallery

    Set slightly back from the road, this charming teak building houses natural cotton and silk by the metre. It's a great place to shop for gifts with scarfs, bedspreads and tablecloths available in subtle colours.

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  26. Laan Pai Lin

    This is one of the better shops, selling products like Thai herbal compresses, essential oils and body scrubs. Good sizes for travelling and also for gifts.

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  27. Living Space

    For a contemporary angle on lacquerware, Living Space does some beautiful, brightly coloured boxes, trays and other accessories.

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  28. Lost Heavens

    Among the best of the Night Bazaar's antique shops, Lost Heavens specialises in Mien tribal artefacts. It's in the 'antiques corner' towards the back left of the Night Bazaar building. There's a second store at 234 Th Tha Phae, opposite Wat Bupparam.

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  29. Mengrai Kilns

    Mengrai Kilns are particularly focused on keeping the old Thai celadon traditions alive.

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